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Associated Press
England players booed for taking a knee despite plea by team
Sections of fans at Wembley Stadium booed England players for taking a knee before the European Championship game against Croatia on Sunday. The boos, which could be heard over those fans applauding, came despite pleas from the team to respect the anti-racism gesture. Croatia’s players did not take a knee as expected ahead of the Group D game, which England won 1-0.
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Yahoo Sports
Chris Paul showed his MVP merit in front of Nikola Jokic
Paul — with the help of a mammoth traveling fan base — stole the admiration from Ball Arena and solidified himself as the clear-cut MVP of the series by way of leadership on the court with an abundance of midrange jumpers the Nuggets never had an answer for.
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Reuters
Republican McConnell would block a Biden Supreme Court pick in 2024
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday that President Joe Biden would not get a Supreme Court nominee confirmed in 2024 if Republicans regain control of the chamber and a vacancy arises during that presidential election year. McConnell could return as majority leader if Republicans regain control of the Senate in the 2022 midterm elections.
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Associated Press
The Latest: Djokovic gives racket to supportive young fan
Novak Djokovic says he’s grateful to a young boy who offered vocal support and advice throughout the French Open final. Moments after Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in five sets, he gave his racket to the youngster in the stands, who jumped up and down in excitement at the gesture. Djokovic says the boy shouted encouragement even when he faced a two-set deficit, and even had coaching tips.
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ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports
Seahawks sign Will Sunderland
The Seahawks opened a roster spot late last week and they filled it to kick off this week. The team announced the signing of cornerback Will Sunderland. Safety LaDarius Wiley was dropped last Friday to create the opening for Sunderland. Sunderland was undrafted out of Troy last year. He signed with the Packers, but was [more]
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Associated Press
Mickelson at home and running out of time for US Open title
Phil Mickelson accepted a special exemption from the USGA with reason to believe this might be his last shot to finally win a U.S. Open. Mickelson turns 51 on the eve of the U.S. Open, and Lefty is leaving nothing to chance. “It’s a unique opportunity because I’ve never won a U.S. Open,” Mickelson said Monday.